Contacts

Kelli has had years of experience in business including 6 years as a publican and owner of a successful hotel in Victoria plus the past 20 years working in the finance industry.  After leaving the world of finance, Kel has aspired to launch into another business venture. Loving the music business, Kelli is bringing her business acumen and unbridled energy to the entertainment industry.  Her understanding of entertainment from a venue owners perspective, sets her apart from most within the music business.  It is always exciting when accomplished business people have a desire to share their unique business skills within the entertainment industry. Kelli will competently steer Global Artist Mangers forward into the future.

Shaza Leigh Butler OWB has dedicated her life to the entertainment industry.  As an award winning singer/songwriter, producer, compere, presenter, musician, label executive and in recent years, radio proprietor and music promoter, Shaza has worked in the music business and forged successful partnerships for almost 40 years. In 2020, Shaza was awarded the OWB, Citation: "For excellence in the writing and performance of music reflecting Australia's unique cultural heritage, and love for our Native Land". Her dedication to the music industry is unsurpassed; now adding another service to further serve the music industry, Shaza is excited to be joining forces with Kelli and the team to offer more opportunities for artists.

Lachlan Butler was born into the music business.  The son of Shaza Leigh Butler OWB and renowned guitarist and record producer Lindsay Butler OAM, Lachlan has a pedigree in music.  Now an accomplished drummer, producer, writer, artist and music promoter, Lachlan's support with artists, from his business, Global Artist Service is a bonus for Global Artist Managers.  Lachlan is a professional Web designer, social media manager and brand strategist. His professional literary skills also add an exciting dimension to the promotion of talent. Lachlan brings a youthful exuberance to the business, adding connectivity to and understanding of younger artists .

Mark Eckel is an accomplished marketing executive, accruing years of experience as a Club Manager at one of the biggest entertainment clubs in Australia, promoting  massive concerts in that role.  Mark has also spent over 35 years in radio, promoting talent and these days presents music to the world via his own radio network and partner stations. His service as a councillor for more than 20 years, serving both as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, shows his dedication to community.  Mark was instrumental in the elevation of the Mildura Country Music Festival as the 'Clubs Representative on the Committee' back when it was one of Australia and the Worlds largest independent events.

Peg Gilchrist is one of Australia's most sought after session musicians. Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, Peg produces several radio shows, edits several podcasts and is the programme manager of 2 of Australia's largest dedicated country music, internet radio stations, Oz Radio Gold and Allied International Radio both part of the Australian Country Music Network. As the distribution manager of Star Central, Peg sends music to over 10,000 radio stations and media representatives around the world every week. She is also an integral member of the executive team at The LBS Music Group, including her partnership with Shaza at ButlerGilchrist Productions, specialising in producing music clips and lyric videos.

Blake Butler is a fresh new face in the music business.  His love of music, keen interest in the music business and understanding of what great music and exceptional talent is plus his undeniable ability to connect with people at grass roots level, qualifies him to represent artists and promote them into live music venues.  Blake's likeable disposition and enthusiasm for the artists, he is representing, makes him extraordinary as a talent manager of the Global Artist Squad.  It is also his infectious personality which launched him into the limelight as a nominee in "Young Business Leader of the Year" at The Tamworth Quality Business Awards for 2 consecutive years for his own business.